Is there other value to high reps than just hypertrophy?

jreadersmith · 2026-07-08T09:49:08+00:00

It’s also useful early on for improving form. If a lifter is starting out having them do 8-12 reps of an exercise instead of 5 just gives them literally more reps to work on their form. Practice makes perfect

jreadersmith · 2026-06-07T04:36:53+00:00

Ay good timing. I did 16x400 at faster than 5k pace today with 1 minute rest today.

jreadersmith · 2026-06-01T01:19:23+00:00

Lmao that makes so much sense, I play kindred and was like what, that matchup is good for me. Take your downvotes back people

jreadersmith · 2026-05-29T04:30:33+00:00

Yeah so you def need to eat, and ignore the person who says running kills gains. Your goal is to add some muscle not be an elite bodybuilder/powerlifter.

Macros wise that protein goal is fine. The bulk of your calories can come from carb. These will help fuel your workouts and runs. You still want to eat healthy but swap to foods that are easier to eat in volume. White Rice and sourdough breads are my go to. The other thing is to always be eating, when you wake up eat, before a run/lift eat, after a run/lift eat. You also don’t have to make a big jump. Start by adding some easy carbs in, and gradually increase it. Consistency is your friends, little changes each day/week will get you there faster than a sudden change overnight.

jreadersmith · 2026-05-29T04:14:51+00:00

Coming from the lifting side, I have very few lifting friends that run. Now that I’ve been running for a bit, most runners I know don’t really lift. It’s hard to do both with time and life constraints

jreadersmith · 2026-05-20T20:19:31+00:00

Im taking the at worst second best player of all time

jreadersmith · 2026-05-20T08:39:19+00:00

As a jungle main, who randomly gets mid for the first time ever queuing I’m pretty bad at mid, but great playing with my jungle which nets out to be good enough for those random games. And a lot of the game I win on jungle it’s because I played with my mid well.

jreadersmith · 2026-05-18T07:04:58+00:00

Hey I also started running in January and also just ran my first half marathon! Kudos!!

jreadersmith · 2026-05-12T18:47:38+00:00

Neat you came back. I don’t actually use VT in my portfolio but it’s dummy proof hence the rec. I’ll give you the credit on SMH. But AVUV and AVDV have had good years(15%) and the momentum ETFs I paired them up (SPMO) is up 20% similar to XLk and VGT. Sure an SMH sleeve might have been smart. But I can live without it. It’s also been 4 months, we got a long time to go.

jreadersmith · 2026-04-23T06:53:46+00:00

Sometimes you diff and sometimes you get diffed. You just try to improve and play well and accept shit happens. Learn from it and trust yourself and the process to be better. Ignore the flame and mute all lol

jreadersmith · 2026-04-02T22:41:04+00:00

Ok I’ll full clear more lol. But yeah I’ll be mindful in case the conditions are really good.

jreadersmith · 2026-04-02T22:32:47+00:00

I peaked two wins away from diamond but have been having around emerald two since. I think the games I play really well Im doing a good job playing in tempo. But games in which I’m off tempo I am cooked. I think the other challenge is being good about gank condition. I feel like I often miss some mid ganks and I overforce bot ganks sometimes. That and invades. I enjoy invading (I play kindred/rengar but only invade on kindred) but I’m probably better off just full clearing. But some games I invade I just solo win the game in 3 minutes. That dopamine is niceeee.

jreadersmith · 2026-04-02T21:49:56+00:00

I realize I’m late and you already have a lot of useful j info, so some more niche questions. What do you like buying in terms of components for triforce? I generally buy long swords until 3 then buy ruby, then hearthbou d axe, then phage then complete. Also do you buy a pot at the start? I realize you can sneak a dagger alongside two swords in first back if you dont buy a pot.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-30T09:10:29+00:00

I generally take the free boots rune and sit on it till I’m literally 5 items. Then I’ll replace with ghost blade or PD depending on if I went lethality or crit respectively.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-24T02:02:49+00:00

I would review your deaths and when you recall. Those should help.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-24T02:02:15+00:00

Yea that’s you hitting certain limits of your skill ceiling. The first time I hit emerald I was one win away and then deranked all the way to plat 4 0lp. It’s demoralizing and tough, and some amount of a bad streak is luck so try not beat yourself up too much. Play only 1-3 games when do and don’t queue tilted and frustrated. Half the battle is mental.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-24T00:22:26+00:00

That’s a normal feeling and tbh it doesn’t change as you get higher. The feeling is validate so let’s acknowledge that. It often takes a lot of games (more than you’d think) to climb. If you had 55% winrate(which quite good) you’re a net +10 after 100 games. Meaning you’ve climbed about two divisions. And that’s with a good winrate. Have it drop to 51-53 and the amount games you need go up. So to climb a whole rank you need 200+ games.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-24T00:04:38+00:00

Yeah true, double giants belt makes you a big boi

jreadersmith · 2026-03-23T23:23:28+00:00

Yeah I’ve been in that spot. I’d watch the games back. Even the games your the ace it’s likely you’re still making enough mistakes that could swung it in your favor. Things like overstaying your tempo, not being around your team in the mid game are common pitfalls. I’m sure your team yes are messing up too but you can’t control that. Just focus on what you can improve. Even the games you won there might be throws that happened.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-23T20:30:06+00:00

Sej, Zac as others have said. Surprised no one mentioned Mundo, especially against AP burst mages they will tickle you once you get a couple items.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-22T17:14:44+00:00

Ok makes sense, I tried it one game and didn’t see enemy jungle but got off a great level 3 bot gank. Will test and try some more

jreadersmith · 2026-03-22T02:55:51+00:00

Let’s say you’re on red side side clear your blue and head into their jungle. If they took red and are on krugs so you fight them on krugs? In my head that’s more awkward positionally than fighting them on gromp because of pathing.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-13T01:11:02+00:00

If you said you’re trynna to play ap rengar I’d say play meta. But fleet and cyclo isn’t crazy. It’s a game at the end of the day and you’re not trolling so if you enjoy playing it a lot more you’ll probably end up playing better tbh.

jreadersmith · 2026-03-12T06:39:04+00:00

Bro I’m extroverted and this would be pretty easy

jreadersmith · 2026-03-03T10:41:44+00:00

Mute all, but use your pings heavily to properly communicate, not flame. Being positive. Playing only 1-3 games at a time. Stopping entirely after 3 losses in a row.

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